Mental Health Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Feb 2014 · Part X · Proceedings in Inquiries Into Mental Disorder
56. Questions to be decided by Court
Feedback & supportAt the inquiry, after receiving the report under section 54 or the certification of the Medical Director under section 55 and upon hearing such evidence and arguments as it may think fit, the Court shall decide whether the person alleged to be mentally disordered is, due to his mental disorder, incapable of managing himself and his affairs, and shall also decide any other questions as to which an inquiry has been directed.
Medical Director
“Medical Director” means— (a) the Medical Director of a psychiatric hospital appointed under subsection 5(1) or section 6, as the case may be, and includes a Deputy Medical Director appointed under the section; and (b) the Head of Psychiatry appointed under subsection 5(2);